Springfield
Roundtable celebrates early lit success, highlights new initiative
SPRINGFIELD — During a May 22 literacy roundtable event at Edward P. Boland Elementary School in Springfield, local education leaders discussed projects across multiple school systems to improve early literacy in Western Massachusetts, including the state’s Literacy Launch initiative.
Springfield JCC to host 45th Father’s Day Road Race
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Jewish Community Center will host its annual Father’s Day Road Race for its 45th year on June 16.
Owners of historic Springfield homes open their doors for tour
SPRINGFIELD — Once again, the historic housing stock of the City of Homes will be highlighted by the annual The Springfield Preservation Trust’s Historic Homes Tour, scheduled for June 2, from 1-4 p.m., followed by a social gathering at the Springfield Museums from 4-6 p.m.
Mount Carmel Society liquor license suspended
SPRINGFIELD — Control of a local organization appears to be in dispute while the city acted on what can go on at their building for the time being.
Summer celebration coming to Forest Park neighborhood
SPRINGFIELD — The Forest Park Civic Association’s Illumination Night returns to Floral Park on Florentine Gardens on Saturday, June 8.
New Community Health Center planned for Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — “Today is great day for Baystate Health, for MassMutual and for the people of Greater Springfield,” Baystate Health President and CEO Dr. Mark Keroack said at the May 21 announcement of a planned 90,000-square-foot Community Health Center in Springfield, the land on State Street donated by MassMutual.
Group lobbies legislators for decaying home foundation relief
MONSON — A May 13 bus trip to the Massachusetts State House included local community members, part of the Massachusetts Residents Against Crumbling Foundations, an advocacy group made of homeowners from across the state who seek to raise awareness and work with lawmakers to pass legislation regarding issues concerning the construction of their homes and others like them.
Central High School students place in burn awareness contest
DFS Burn Awareness Video Contest first place winner Mateo Cintron sits in the video production studio at Springfield Central High School.
Reminder Publishing photo by Laura Mason
Street sign unveiling honors former Clerk Magistrate Abbie Davies
SPRINGFIELD — Mayor Domenic Sarno, Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers and Hampden County Clerk Magistrate Donald Whitney joined other officials, supporters and community members for a May 17 ceremony unveiling a memorial street sign to honor former Clerk Magistrate Abbie Davies for her service to the Massachusetts Trial Court and the Springfield community.
Wiederhold Foundation grant to aid Dakin in supporting pets, owners
SPRINGFIELD — Hundreds of animals in Springfield will be helped by a $124,000 grant from the John T. and Jane A. Wiederhold Foundation to Dakin Humane Society.
